very serious disease that leads to more
deaths in the United States than all other >> << infections combined. Pneumococcal infection can cause
life-threatening pneumonia and causes about 40,000 deaths annually
in the United States. It can be concluded at any time of year
, but most common in winter months. According >> << Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pneumonia and influenza
together the leading cause of infectious disease death in
United States. Pneumococcal infections caused by bacteria Streptococcus
pneumonia, also known as pneumococcus. The most common types
infections caused by this bacteria include middle ear infection,
pneumonia, blood infection (bacteremia), sinus, and
meningitis. The bacteria spreads through contact between persons
sick or carrying the bacteria in the throat. Transfer
mainly due to the spread of respiratory droplets in strattera prescription the nose or mouth
Rights of pneumococcal infection. Pneumococcal pneumonia >> << are the most common clinical manifestation of pneumococcal infection >> << among adults. An estimated 175 000 hospitalizations in pneumococcal pneumonia
occur annually in the United States. Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for persons at risk for serious >> << pneumococcal infections, including the age of 2 years or
older with certain chronic diseases, and all persons aged 65
years and older. Pneumococcal vaccine is usually given only once. This protects most people for life, although some may need
get booster shot after 5 years. Pneumococcal shot protects
persons from serious infections in blood and brain
can cause dangerous diseases, hospitalization or death. Shot
very safely and not feel sick. Where flu vaccine
No, a pneumococcal vaccination
still recommended for those who qualify. Pneumococcal vaccine
but not a substitute for influenza vaccination. It is available >> << when you go to the doctor. Make sure you ask about it. For more information, contact your doctor or district
Department of Health and explore the links below to pneumococcal vaccine >>. << All links below open in a new window. Primary and preventive health services. Administration and management
nursing home facilities. . << >>
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